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Accountants near you

Managing your money can be stressful and overwhelming. Whether you are a family getting ready to file your taxes, a business owner trying to grow your company, or an individual starting to plan for retirement, you may want help from an expert. Whatever accounting services you may need, BBB can help you find qualified and highly rated accountants near you. To see only BBB Accredited accountants, use the filter.

 

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Buckeye CPA

CPA, Tax Return Preparation, Business Consultants ...

BBB Rating: A+
Service Area

Serving the following areas:

  • Franklin County, OH
not BBB accredited
(614) 560-3113

4041 N High St Ste 203C,
Columbus, OH 43214-3200

Charles E Harris & Associates Inc.

Accounting, Accountant, Payroll Services ...

BBB Rating: A+
not BBB accredited
(614) 864-9057

2740 Airport Dr Ste 180,
Columbus, OH 43219-2286

Hill, Barth & King LLC

CPA, Tax Return Preparation, Tax Consultant ...

BBB Rating: A+

This rating reflects BBB's opinion about the entire organization's interactions with its customers, including interactions with local locations.

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Service Area

Serving the following areas:

  • Columbiana County, OH
  • Jefferson County, OH
  • Mahoning County, OH
  • Portage County, OH
  • Trumbull County, OH
(614) 228-4000

226 N 5th St Ste 500,
Columbus, OH 43215-2784

KPMG, LLP

CPA, Tax Consultant, Accountant ...

BBB Rating: A+
not BBB accredited
(614) 249-2300

191 W Nationwide Blvd Ste 500,
Columbus, OH 43215-2575

Schultz CPA, LLC

Tax Return Preparation, Tax Consultant, Business Consultants ...

BBB Rating: A+
Service Area

Serving the following areas:

  • Adamsville, OH
  • Adelphi, OH
  • Albany, OH
  • Alexandria, OH
  • Amanda, OH
  • Amesville, OH
  • Amlin, OH
  • Ashley, OH
  • Ashville, OH
  • Athens, OH
  • Bainbridge, OH
  • Bakersville, OH
  • Baltimore, OH
  • Belle Center, OH
  • Bellefontaine, OH
  • Blacklick, OH
  • Bladensburg, OH
  • Blissfield, OH
  • Bloomingburg, OH
  • Blue Rock, OH
not BBB accredited
(614) 362-1992

1890 Northwest Blvd Ste 240,
Columbus, OH 43212-1673

Deloitte & Touche, LLP

Accountant, Tax Return Preparation, Bookkeeping Services

BBB Rating: A+
not BBB accredited
(614) 221-1000

180 E Broad St Fl 1,
Columbus, OH 43215-3718

Controguerra & Associates

CPA, Tax Return Preparation, Tax Consultant ...

BBB Rating: A+
not BBB accredited
(614) 263-2192

4669 N High St,
Columbus, OH 43214-2003

Warner Tax Group

CPA, Tax Return Preparation, Tax Consultant ...

BBB Rating: A+
Service Area

Serving the following areas:

  • Adams Mills, OH
  • Adamsville, OH
  • Adelphi, OH
  • Albany, OH
  • Alexandria, OH
  • Allensville, OH
  • Amanda, OH
  • Amesville, OH
  • Amlin, OH
  • Ashley, OH
  • Ashville, OH
  • Athens, OH
  • Bainbridge, OH
  • Bakersville, OH
  • Baltimore, OH
  • Belle Center, OH
  • Bellefontaine, OH
  • Bexley, OH
  • Blacklick, OH
  • Bladensburg, OH
not BBB accredited
(614) 453-1483

1560 Fishinger Rd Ste 220,
Upper Arlington, OH 43221-2108

Biffle & Associates

Accountant, Tax Return Preparation, Bookkeeping Services

BBB Rating: A+
Service Area

Serving the following areas:

  • Franklin County, OH
not BBB accredited
(614) 436-8611

4889 Sinclair Rd Ste 113,
Columbus, OH 43229-5433

Whin Global LLC

Tax Return Preparation, Accountant, CPA

BBB Rating: A+
not BBB accredited
(614) 233-1025

470 W Broad St Ste 5112,
Columbus, OH 43215-2759

Laubie, Dotson, Ryan LLC

CPA, Tax Return Preparation, Tax Consultant ...

BBB Rating: A+
Service Area

Serving the following areas:

  • OH
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(614) 745-3600

1041 Dublin Rd,
Columbus, OH 43215-1141

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BATS Accounting

Accountant, Tax Return Preparation, Tax Consultant ...

BBB Rating: A+
Service Area

Serving the following areas:

  • Franklin County, OH
not BBB accredited
(614) 791-7575

5183 N High St,
Columbus, OH 43214-1201

REA & Associates

CPA, Tax Consultant, Accountant ...

BBB Rating: A+

This rating reflects BBB's opinion about the entire organization's interactions with its customers, including interactions with local locations.

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Service Area

Serving the following areas:

  • Tuscarawas County, OH
not BBB accredited
(330) 339-6651

500 S Front St,
Columbus, OH 43215-7619

Brandes Accounting Solutions Inc

Accountant

BBB Rating: A+
Service Area

Serving the following areas:

  • Franklin County, OH
not BBB accredited
(614) 579-7747

2029 Upper Chelsea Rd,
Upper Arlington, OH 43221-4112

Clarus Partners

Accountant, Tax Consultant, Accounting ...

BBB Rating: A+
Service Area

Serving the following areas:

  • Franklin County, OH
not BBB accredited
(614) 545-9100

1233 Dublin Rd,
Columbus, OH 43215-7000

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More information on finding an accountant near you

The first step is determining what kind of help you need. There are several types of financial professionals you may consider, and they’re all a little bit different.

If you simply need help with your taxes, you may just look for tax preparation services. Tax preparers do not need specific credentials, but, they do need to file for a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) with the IRS.

According to Investopedia.com, bookkeepers and accountants are similar, but do fulfill different roles. Bookkeepers are responsible for the day-to-day finances of a business while accountants are focused on the big picture. They often work together and complement each other.

Another type of financial expert is a CPA (Certified Public Accountant).  A CPA is an accountant who has done additional coursework and passed a state exam to get certified. CPAs can, among other things, produce the audited financial statements that are required by publicly traded companies.

To learn more about licensing for financial professionals in Canada, visit the Chartered Professional Accountants Canada website.

No matter what kind of accountant or other financial professional you are looking for, there are steps you can take to help you find the right person for the job:

  1. Ask for referrals in your network. Turn to your friends, family members and colleagues for suggestions. Find out who the people who know have worked with and what they liked and didn’t like about them. If you are looking for help with your business, try to talk to people with similar companies who have similar needs. You can also see if your local Chamber of Commerce has a list of recommended accountants.
  2. Compare services. Make a list of the services you need and when you reach out to potential accountants, see how many of the services they can provide. You should also see what additional services they offer as you may not have thought of everything. Their lists of offered services may give you some ideas about where you could use their assistance.
  3. Interview candidates. It’s important to find an accountant with a personality compatible with yours and who is someone you trust. You will be sharing all of your financial information with this person and you need to be sure you’ll be comfortable with that. 
  4. Get all fee information upfront. Make sure you fully understand the fees associated with various services and that they are spelled out in writing. Do they charge by the hour or work on a retainer by the month or year? Do they charge specifically for tax returns? What if you call with a question? 
  5. Ask for references. Ask potential accountants for references so you can speak to other clients about their experiences and their satisfaction.


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